Burnley later apologised for putting forward 27 players to collect medals when only 25 had been made available.

Clarets' players will now carry their silverware on the open-top bus parade through the town to celebrate their return to the Premier League, for what will be their third spell in the top-flight in the last seven years.

Burnley went on a 23-match unbeaten league run up until the end of the season having last been beaten on Boxing Day to finish their campaign on 93 points, four clear of second-placed Middlesbrough and Brighton in third.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche says his players have been absolutely incredible this season and deserved the title after their 3-0 win at Charlton

Burnley boss Sean Dyche says his players have been absolutely incredible this season and deserved the title after their 3-0 win at Charlton

Their task now is to improve on their Premier League record in the 2009/10 and 2014/15 seasons, which saw them relegated straight back to the second-tier of English football.

Speaking ahead of the trophy presentation, Dyche admitted the symbiotic relationship between club and town means success for the Clarets offers a boost to the whole community.

"Winning and achieving brings a good feeling to everybody, particularly in a town like Burnley where the connection between the club and its fans is so important," he told Sky Sports News HQ.

The champions bus waits outside Burnley Town Hall

"I've been here three-and-a-half years and you get to learn what it is to be here. The club dominates the town and people respond to that."

Dyche admits they will have to work hard next season to avoid coming straight back down from the Premier League for the third time in a row having battled to get there.

"We came runner-up last time [after being promoted to the top-flight] and worked very hard for that but we had a tough season in the Premier League," he added.

"We had to come out of it, remodel it and rethink it. Fantastic credit to my staff and players in getting us to where we are today.

"We have gone 23 [matches] unbeaten since Boxing Day and to go and win it is exceptional, I think."